Volunteers for Pritchardville Elementary School were honored May 24 with a reception. The Okatie Rotary Club gave Pritchardville Elementary $3,000 worth of children’s books on the topic of South Carolina history and throughout the year, Rotary members read the books to third graders.

Another special recognition was given to Dr. Carl Martin and the Real Champions of the Lowcountry, a group of men and women who volunteer to meet with certain boys and girls who need a little more one-on-one attention with an adult mentor.

The following volunteers were honored for going above and beyond all year: